What should you do if a recovery cylinder shows signs of damage?

When a recovery cylinder shows signs of damage, the best course of action is to replace it immediately. Using a damaged recovery cylinder can pose significant safety risks, including the potential for catastrophic failure, leaks, or exposure to harmful substances. Recovery cylinders are designed to safely hold refrigerants under pressure; any compromise in their structure could lead to dangerous situations, such as rupturing during use.

Replacing the damaged cylinder is crucial to ensure adherence to safety regulations and best practices in refrigeration. It also helps prevent further contamination of the refrigerant and protects the equipment and personnel involved in handling these materials.

While inspecting for leaks or reporting to a supervisor are important safety practices, the immediate and appropriate response to a visibly damaged recovery cylinder is to remove it from circulation and replace it to maintain safety standards.